2023 ACS Census Data · Population 7,375
Lee County is a small rural county in Kentucky with a population of 7,375. The median household income is $34,182, 47% below the national average. The poverty rate is 28.9%, median home value is $82,100, and 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 69% below the national average.
Population
7,375
2023 estimate
Rank #2709 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$34,182
Household
Rank #3122 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$82,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #3136 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
7.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #3211 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
42.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
39% below Kentucky avg·47% below national avg
Poverty Rate
51% below Kentucky avg·93% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
23% below Kentucky avg·28% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$19,697
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
28.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
41.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
45% below Kentucky avg·61% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
23% below Kentucky avg·36% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above Kentucky avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
19% below Kentucky avg·11% below national avg
Housing Units
3,227
Households
2,606
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$966
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
74.6%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
59% below Kentucky avg·69% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
13% below Kentucky avg·16% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
20.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.2%
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